_jasmine_
7th October 2007, 21:55
The railroads played a key role in the settlement of the American West.They provided relatively easy access to the region for the first time, and they also actively recruited farmers to settle there;the Santa Fee Railroad, for example, brought 10,000 German Mennonites to Kansas.The railroads are criticized for their part in settling the West too rapidly, with its resultant economic unrest.Of course there were abuses connected with building and operating the railroads, but it must be pointed out that they performed a useful service in extending the frontier and helping to achieve national unity.
1.From the passage,one can understand that the railroads' benefit to the West.....
A)has since been debated
B)was two-fold
C)had never been questioned then
D)was always hazardous
E)has seldom been appreciated
2.It is indicated in the passage that, according to some people, .....
A)settling the West occurred later than planned
B)the railroads also had some negative effects
C)economic unrest was synonymous with the advance of railroads
D)the railroads badly affected national unity
E)farmers were unwilling to be recruited
3.The writer emphasizes that the railroads .....
A)contributed to the harmony of the people
B)caused some unrest among the people of Kansas
C)gave away to maltreatment in the operation only
D)forced farmers to leave their homes in the East and move to the West
e)were thought to have played a role in the settlement of the West
Never before in history have people been so aware of what is going on in the world.Television,newspapers,and radio keep us continually infromed and stimulate our interest.The sociologist's interest in the world aorund him/her is intense,for society is his/her fiedl of study.As an analyst,he must be well acquainted with a broad range of happenings and must understand basic social processes.He/She wants to know what makes the social world,what it is,how it is organized,and why it changes in the way that it does.Such knowledge is valuable not only for those who make great decisions,but also for you,since this is the world where you live and make your way.
1.According to the passage,modern society is more aware of the world events because .....
A)today one can travel easily and fast
B)there are more analysts tahn there used to be
C)the news media keep us better informed
D)the population today is much more sociable
E)discrimination between genders is less
2.The writer indicates that such information is important for us as well,for .....
A)we have no other option but to listen to what the sociologist says
B)a good acquaintance with a broad range of happenings is a must
C)we are unaware of the fact that there is a social world aorund us
D)the earth is the place where we exist and work
E)we are not in a position to make great decisions
3.The passage stresses that the sociologist .....
A)is the only social scientist with a deep interest in the world aorund
B)all of sudden became aware of the fact that society is his/her field of study
C)must be an analyst as well so as to be able to communicate with the rest of the society
D)is the one who organizes the social world and changes it when necessary
E)must be familiar with a wide range of activities
1.From the passage,one can understand that the railroads' benefit to the West.....
A)has since been debated
B)was two-fold
C)had never been questioned then
D)was always hazardous
E)has seldom been appreciated
2.It is indicated in the passage that, according to some people, .....
A)settling the West occurred later than planned
B)the railroads also had some negative effects
C)economic unrest was synonymous with the advance of railroads
D)the railroads badly affected national unity
E)farmers were unwilling to be recruited
3.The writer emphasizes that the railroads .....
A)contributed to the harmony of the people
B)caused some unrest among the people of Kansas
C)gave away to maltreatment in the operation only
D)forced farmers to leave their homes in the East and move to the West
e)were thought to have played a role in the settlement of the West
Never before in history have people been so aware of what is going on in the world.Television,newspapers,and radio keep us continually infromed and stimulate our interest.The sociologist's interest in the world aorund him/her is intense,for society is his/her fiedl of study.As an analyst,he must be well acquainted with a broad range of happenings and must understand basic social processes.He/She wants to know what makes the social world,what it is,how it is organized,and why it changes in the way that it does.Such knowledge is valuable not only for those who make great decisions,but also for you,since this is the world where you live and make your way.
1.According to the passage,modern society is more aware of the world events because .....
A)today one can travel easily and fast
B)there are more analysts tahn there used to be
C)the news media keep us better informed
D)the population today is much more sociable
E)discrimination between genders is less
2.The writer indicates that such information is important for us as well,for .....
A)we have no other option but to listen to what the sociologist says
B)a good acquaintance with a broad range of happenings is a must
C)we are unaware of the fact that there is a social world aorund us
D)the earth is the place where we exist and work
E)we are not in a position to make great decisions
3.The passage stresses that the sociologist .....
A)is the only social scientist with a deep interest in the world aorund
B)all of sudden became aware of the fact that society is his/her field of study
C)must be an analyst as well so as to be able to communicate with the rest of the society
D)is the one who organizes the social world and changes it when necessary
E)must be familiar with a wide range of activities